Lost in the GPA…by Vidya
This blog may sound juvenile to you people but this is a big transition. I thought about writing this blog when I received my first grades and I was totally lost trying to calculate my GPA and was not sure what “GPA” is. I am from a country, like many other countries, where we use a percentage method. However, in the USA we have the “GPA system.” GPA (Grade Point Average) is the method of calculating performance of the student in academics, and it is a four-point scale, meaning 4.0 is a perfect grade. It goes like this:
4.0 = A
3.0 = B
2.0 = C
1.0 = D
Anything lower is an F, or a failing grade.
Trust me guys, GPA is the most simple and efficient system to plot the progress of the student. I agree that every system has some drawbacks but I like this system because for employment purposes, GPA is not the only consideration for everything. Employers also consider your extracurricular activities. Imagine you are working on some good profile; you will need all other skills other than just your academics.
I am telling you this because at least you will know now how things will work otherwise. When I came here I was utterly lost in the new system… you might say “Lost in the GPA…”
And one more thing, here is the link which shows how to calculate GPA. I thought it might be helpful to you some day. J
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhLMTaExzOs&feature=related
Cheers,
Vidya Nalawade